The main reason cruciferous vegetables are considered cancer fighters is because they ____

A) are high in fiber
B) are low in fat
C) contain phytochemicals
D) support the immune system


C

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a. below the recommended range. b. within the recommended range. c. above the recommended range. d. a sign of a serious problem.

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How many acetyl CoA molecules can be obtained from oxidation of an 18-carbon fatty acid??

A) ?3 B) ?6 C) ?9 D) ?18

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Which of the following takes place in the small intestine during fatty acid digestion?

A) Lingual lipase cleaves fatty acids from glycerol. B) The hormone gastrin activates gastric lipase. C) Bile disperses large lipid globules into smaller lipid droplets. D) Cholesterol synthesizes bile acid for digestion.

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The National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program is operated by the ____

a. USDA b. DHHS c. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention d. USDA and DHHS

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